NSC faces backlash over Women’s Sports committee move

Bangladesh's sports community faces growing tensions after the National Sports Council formed an interim committee for the Women's Sports Association and ordered federation elections. Former athletes protested Sunday outside the council headquarters, calling the move premature and demanding the committee's dissolution.

National shooter Sabrina Sultana argued elections cannot proceed fairly while district and division bodies remain under temporary leadership. Organizer Maruf questioned the lack of clear voter guidelines. Protest leader Kamrun Nahar Dana warned of expanded demonstrations if officials ignore their concerns. Attendees included hockey player Puskar Khisa Mimo and former footballer Sujan, alongside four advocates from a previous Mohammedan Club briefing.

Dana stated no officials had engaged with their demands despite public appeals. She insisted sports administration must involve former athletes, coaches and referees rather than external appointees. The group plans nationwide outreach and potential appeals to Bangladesh's highest leadership if their calls for athlete-led governance go unanswered. Their core position holds that qualified sports insiders should manage federations exclusively.